Loft Mountain Campground

Overview

2026 Closing Date: November 1 Loft Mountain (mile 79.5) sits atop Big Flat Mountain in the southern part of Shenandoah National Park, with outstanding views to east and west. Two waterfalls and the trails into the Big Run Wilderness area are nearby.

Operator

National Park

Camping types

Tent

Sites

207 campsites

Fee

From $30 per night (confirm with the operator)

Reservations

Reservable online

Phone

540-999-3500

Amenities

Location

Nearby adventures

Outdoor things to do around Loft Mountain Campground, shown on the map above. Distances are straight-line from the campground, so driving or walking will be longer; trail details are approximate. Confirm access and conditions with the land manager.

Hikes and trailheads

• Frazier Discovery TrailHike · 1-2 Hours · 1.3 mi from camp

  Loft Mountain Wayside (mile 79.5) | Pets are not allowed on this hike. National Park Service

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• Doyles River TrailHike · 2.1 mi long · 2-3 Hours · 0.7 mi from camp

  Doyles River Parking Area (mile 81.1) | This beautiful trek takes you along cool, clear mountain streams to two unique waterfalls. National Park Service

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• Jones Run TrailHike · 2.4 mi long · 2-3 Hours · 1.7 mi from camp

  Jones Run Parking Area (mile 84.1) | This hike takes you over a mountain stream, through the forest, and beside a 42’ waterfall. National Park Service

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• Blackrock SummitHike · 1 Hour · 3.8 mi from camp

  Blackrock Parking Area (mile 84.4) | A short hike to a viewpoint on top of a rocky talus slope with incredible views of the Shenandoah Valley, Massanutten Mountain, and beyond. National Park Service

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• Appalachian TrailHike · 533.1 mi long · Long-distance trail · 0.2 mi from camp

  The Appalachian Trail, also called the A.T., is a hiking trail in the Eastern United States, extending almost 2,200 miles between Springer Mountain in Georgia and Mount Katahdin in Maine… Wikipedia

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• Appalachian TrailHike · 533.1 mi long · Long-distance trail · 0.3 mi from camp

  The Appalachian Trail, also called the A.T., is a hiking trail in the Eastern United States, extending almost 2,200 miles between Springer Mountain in Georgia and Mount Katahdin in Maine… Wikipedia

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Mountain biking

• Ride the Ridge Race Route-Permission only to RideBike ride · 4.6 mi long · 5.8 mi from campShow on map
• Blue Ridge Hills & HollowsBike ride · 1-8 Hours · 12.9 mi from camp

  The Blue Ridge Hills & Hollows Bikepacking Route is a 300-mile cycling experience that connects eight memorials honoring displaced Blue Ridge communities. National Park Service

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• Blue Ridge Hills & HollowsBike ride · 1-8 Hours · 12.9 mi from camp

  The Blue Ridge Hills & Hollows Bikepacking Route is a 300-mile cycling experience that connects eight memorials honoring displaced Blue Ridge communities. National Park Service

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• Blue Ridge Hills & HollowsBike ride · 1-8 Hours · 12.9 mi from camp

  The Blue Ridge Hills & Hollows Bikepacking Route is a 300-mile cycling experience that connects eight memorials honoring displaced Blue Ridge communities. National Park Service

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Scenic sights

• Big Flat MountainPeak · 3,389 ft · 0.1 mi from campShow on map
• Big Run OverlookViewpoint · 0.9 mi from camp

  A viewpoint along Big Run Loop Trail.

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• Loft MountainPeak · 3,287 ft · 1.8 mi from campShow on map
• Upper Doyles River FallsWaterfall · 1.1 mi from camp

  A 28-foot waterfall along Doyles River Trail.

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• Lower Doyles River FallsWaterfall · 1.2 mi from camp

  A 62-foot waterfall along Doyles River Trail.

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Climbing and snow sports

• Massanutten Resort Ski AreaSkiing and snowshoeing · 11.6 mi from campShow on map

Trail and sight data: National Park Service and OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Text marked Wikipedia is from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0, lightly shortened.

Reviews

Data sources

• National Park Service API — Public domain (U.S. Government work)
• Recreation.gov (RIDB) — Public domain (U.S. Government work)

Listing details come from the sources above and may be out of date. Confirm fees, dates and closures with the operator before you travel.